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0 CYDEMIND LANCERA SON ALBUM EROSION EN SPECTACLE LE 17 JUIN

May 4, 2017
by Asher
· Cydemind · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 4, 2017

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CYDEMIND LANCERA SON ALBUM EROSION EN SPECTACLE LE 17 JUIN

For Fans of Symphony X, Dream Theater, Haken, Plini, Ayreon, Neal Morse Band, Genesis, Rush

CD Launch – June 17th – Montreal @ Lion D’Or – Violin Instrumental Prog Metal CYDEMIND

New Album ‘Erosion’ Out May 26th

L-R: Camille Delage (Keys), Nico Damoulianos (Bass), Olivier Allard (Violin), Alexandre Dagenais (Drums), Kevin Paquet (Guitars)

Influenced by bands such as Symphony X, Dream Theater, Haken, Plini, Rush along with classical, jazz and progressive rock, Montreal-based CYDEMIND will be releasing their first full length album ‘Erosion’ on May 26th to follow their to 2014 debut EP ‘Through Mist and Ages’. The album offers a refreshing take on progressive music that is sure to attract interest from a wide audience, especially with classically trained violinist Olivier Allard, who leads the listener throughout the different moods of their compositions.

The quintet is planning their local CD launch in Montreal for June 17th at the Cabaret Lion D’Or. The special guest progressive rockers No Ticket opening the night. Tickets are available on www.lepointdevente.com.

‘Erosion’ was recorded in Montreal at The Grid with producer Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy, The Agonist, Beyond Creation, Neuraxis) along with additional recording of grand piano done at Studio 270. The release consists of six compositions including a 27 minute masterpiece of the album’s title track, making it the band‘s most ambitious project to date. The album artwork was done by drummer and band co-founder Alexandre Dagenais along with lyrical poems included with the release written by pianist Camille Delage. The poems describe each composition as the album gravitates around the theme of nature and its persistence through time.

‘Erosion’ will be available on iTunes, Bandcamp, Spotify and all other major online retailers as of May 26, 2017.

Their first single ‘What Remains’ is available for download on Bandcamp here.

and their second ‘Tree of Tales’ can be heard on Prog-Sphere at http://www.prog-sphere.com/specials/cydemind-tree-of-tales-exclusive-premiere/

Track listing :
1. What Remains (4:58)
2. Tree of Tales (6:41)
3. Derecho (13:36)
4. Red Tides (5:25)
5. Stream Capture (6:29)
6. Erosion (27:19)
Album Length: 1:04:30

Cydemind is:
Olivier Allard (Violins)
Alexandre Dagenais (Drums)
Camille Delage (Keyboards/Piano)
Nico Damoulianos (Bass)
Kevin Paquet (Guitars)

For More Info:
http://www.cydemind.com
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-9QY

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CYDEMIND LANCERA SON ALBUM EROSION EN SPECTACLE LE 17 JUIN

Le groupe de métal progressif instrumental CYDEMIND présentera son album ‘«Erosion» en spectacle le 17 juin au Cabaret Lion d’Or à Montréal.

La formation montréalaise, dont l’album «Erosion» sera disponible le 26 mai prochain, trépigne d’impatience. «Ça fait des années qu’on prépare cet album, raconte Olivier Allard, violoniste. De le jouer live devant nos amis, notre famille et nos fans, c’est quelque chose qu’on attend depuis très longtemps. Ce sera une soirée inoubliable».

Ce sera le groupe de rock progressif No Ticket qui assurera la première partie.

Les billets sont en vente dès maintenant sur lepointdevente.com

Influencés par des groupes comme Symphony X, Dream Theater, Haken, mais aussi par la musique classique, le jazz et le rock progressif, Cydemind est une formation unique menée par un violoniste classique, Olivier Allard. Son premier album «Erosion», a été enregistré à Montréal au studio The Grid avec le producteur Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy, The Agonist, Beyond Creation, Neuraxis) ainsi qu’au Studio 270.

Le groupe vient tout juste de lancer son nouveau single «Tree of Tales», que vous pouvez entendre ici :

https://youtu.be/ANsp7FFMyiw

Pour plus d’infos, visitez

http://www.cydemind.com
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-9QY

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0 NEWS: The Gauntlet Premiere NUCLEAR OATH ‘Toxic Playground’; New Album Out June 9th

May 4, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · Nuclear Oath

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Montreal, QC – May 4, 2017

For Fans of Lamb Of God, Pantera, Slipknot, Mudvayne, HellYeah

The Gauntlet Premiere NUCLEAR OATH ‘Toxic Playground’; New Album Out June 9th

NUCLEAR OATH is a five-member groovy, heavy, sludgy, intense, and interactive metal wrecking crew from Medicine Hat, Alberta. Influenced by such bands as Pantera, Slipknot, Sylosis, Lamb of God, and Avenged Sevenfold, they will be releasing their new album ‘Toxic Playground’ on June 9, 2017 to follow their debut EP ‘Ashes of the Unborn’. The forthcoming album will take the listeners on a journey inspired by the band’s personal experience and struggles combined with intense energy. They hope each individual who listens takes something different from the band.

“We feel it is an aggressive album from start-to-finish, which generates different emotions as the album progresses.” says the band.

Teaming up with TheGauntlet.com, NUCLEAR OATH premiere the second cut and the album’s title track ‘Toxic Playground’.

Bassist Nathanael Bohnet comments:

“This is the title track off the album and also the last song we wrote for the album. We wanted to aim to make the track as hard hitting as possible with it still maintaining a strong structure. Overall, we feel this song properly captures the feel of the entire album, musically and lyrically.”

Check out ‘Toxic Playground’ at the following link: http://thegauntlet.com/article/32806/THE-GAUNTLET-PREMIEREs-NUCLEAR-OATH-2nd-Single-TOXIC-PLAYGROUND-

Album pre-order available at https://nuclearoath.bandcamp.com/album/toxic-playground

1. Into The Depths Of Hatred (4:10)
2. Confessions (3:18)
3. Forsaken Wasteland (3:25)
4. Ambushed (5:11)
5. Faith Let Go (3:30)
6. Razor Blade Regrets (3:35)
7. Sacrifice The Fallen (5:05)
8. Toxic Playground (4:15)
9. Blind (4:18)
(Bonus Track) There Goes The Neighbourhood (5:15) (Remixed and Remastered from 2016 EP Ashes of The Unborn)
Album Length: 42:07

NUCLEAR OATH is:
– Guitar/backing vocals: Nick Litowski
– Guitar: Zack Brandham
– Drums: Brandon Sauer
– Bass/backing vocs: Nathanael Bohnet
– Vocals: Pete Mercer

For More Info:
https://www.facebook.com/nuclearoath/
https://twitter.com/nuclear_oath
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-9qW

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“This beast (Razor Blade Regrets) is a mid-pace rumbling steamroller pierced by shattering, acid-spewing shrieks and wild howls, and following a bridge, it punches into destructive nail-gunning mode as well. Heavy-grooved and battering, it’s an infectious, high-energy track.” – No Clean Singing

“Bringing a groove side of heavy metal and death metal, Nuclear Oath is giving you a punch and a dance with their new song and NSFW artwork ‘Razor Blade Regrets‘” – Musicology

“They were super professional from start to finish when they filled in on short notice for a show we had a cancellation on, including playing a wicked set of modern thrash that the crowd responded to big time. Would book them again. I’ve also played them on the air and will play them again on the podcast too. Thumbs up from CC Getty!” – C.C Getty (MetalHeads United)

“Nuclear Oath are a tight , high energy act with a professional attitude and good stage etiquette (in terms of set-up, tear down) and I’d be pleased to recommend them for a slot on Armstrong 2017” – Joshua Wood – CJSW – Megwatt Mayhem / Metal-Rules.com

“I really enjoyed working with Nuclear Oath when I booked them in Edmonton. They have an energetic and terrifying live show and great attitudes! They had an incredible ability to read the crowd and really cater the show to fit what the audience wanted. I would happily book them again and again.” – Cara Ashbey (Odessa Management)

“Hard as fuck no bull shit metal” – Mark Russell (Calgary Beercore/ Citizen Rage)

“Intense live band, wicked songs with a high energy sound and stage performance that the crowd can really get into. They treat their band as professionally as they can and are very easy going guys who are fun to work with.” – Nate Reno (Calgary Metalfest)

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0 NEWS: NoCleanSinging Premiere Extreme Metal Duo DEITY “Sacrificium”; Debut Self-Titled Album Out June 2nd

May 4, 2017
by Asher
· Deity · Music News

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Montreal, QC – May 4, 2017

For Fans of Emperor, Suffocation, Death, Diabolic, Gorguts, Hate Eternal

NoCleanSinging Premiere Extreme Metal Duo DEITY “Sacrificium”; Debut Self-Titled Album Out June 2nd

L-R – John Massey – Vocals/Guitars, Danny Alessandro – Vocals/Guitars

The brainchild of Danny Alessandro (guitars/vocals) and John Massey (guitars/vocals), Toronto death metal duo DEITY has been a long time coming. Inspired by Suffocation, Emperor, Death, Slayer and Immortal and describing their music as ‘relentless, powerful, intriguing, honest and revitalizing’, DEITY has produced a truly special debut self-titled album due out June 2, 2017.

“We formed about 15 years ago…Myself and John have always been the core of Deity. We had both been working on other projects till we felt the need to finally go in and finish this album about 3 years ago. We’ve known each other for about 20 years. We got tired of working on metal that wasn’t true to us. This is an album we’ve always wanted to hear!” comments Danny Alessandro.

The self-titled debut features eight brutal assaults that include session drums done by Flo Mounier (Cryptopsy) plus session bass by Flo Ravet (ex-Nephelium) along with the album being mixed and mastered by Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy, The Agonist) and produced by Danny Alessandro and Joey Virgilio.

Teaming up with NoCleanSinging.com, the duo premieres their first single “Sacrificium”.

“”Sacrificium” is one of those songs when it kicks in you just want to run into the mosh pit. From the first drop you can hear the intensity of the vocals, the technical yet melodic riffing, and the hard hitting drums. We have a very Slayeresque chaotic duel guitar solo that we pay homage to Jeff Hanneman as well. We kept the arrangements and transitions more true to old school death metal. Lyrically Sacrificium is about people treating you like shit, trying to belittle you because they are better known, and the kind of people who wouldn’t have the guts to confront you face-to-face.” comments John Massey .

“Sacrificium” can be heard at http://www.nocleansinging.com/2017/05/04/an-ncs-premiere-deity-sacrificium/

With the completion of DEITY‘s debut self-titled album, the extreme duo, Danny and John are looking forward to taking their sound to live stages in Toronto, Montreal and beyond. Watch this pair, because DEITY are a band that deserve to break out of the studio into the live arena!

Track Listing:

1. Suspended In Animation (1:55)

2. Beginning Of Extinction (8:18)

3. Sacrificium (4:47)

4. From Which We Came, We Now Return (8:40)

5. Rituals (4:36)

6. In Time (6:31)

7. Illuminate The Unwilling (7:57)

8. In Turmoil (We Rise) (12:54)

Album Length: 55:42

Album Recording Band Line Up:
Vocals/Guitars: Danny Alessandro
Vocals/Guitars: John Massey
Session Bass: Florian Ravet
Session Drums Flo Mounier

DEITY is:
Vocals/Guitars: Danny Alessandro
Vocals/Guitars: John Massey

For More Info:
https://www.facebook.com/Deity-554005458044410/
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-a1b

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0 CYDEMIND LANCERA SON ALBUM EROSION EN SPECTACLE LE 17 JUIN | CD Launch – June 17th – Montreal @ Lion D’Or – Violin Instrumental Prog Metal CYDEMIND

May 4, 2017
by Asher
· Cydemind · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – May 4, 2017

(Version française ci-dessous)
CYDEMIND LANCERA SON ALBUM EROSION EN SPECTACLE LE 17 JUIN

For Fans of Symphony X, Dream Theater, Haken, Plini, Ayreon, Neal Morse Band, Genesis, Rush

CD Launch – June 17th – Montreal @ Lion D’Or – Violin Instrumental Prog Metal CYDEMIND

New Album ‘Erosion’ Out May 26th

L-R: Camille Delage (Keys), Nico Damoulianos (Bass), Olivier Allard (Violin), Alexandre Dagenais (Drums), Kevin Paquet (Guitars)

‘Erosion’ will be available on iTunes, Bandcamp, Spotify and all other major online retailers as of May 26, 2017.

Their first single ‘What Remains’ is available for download on Bandcamp here.

and their second ‘Tree of Tales’ can be heard on Prog-Sphere at http://www.prog-sphere.com/specials/cydemind-tree-of-tales-exclusive-premiere/

Track listing :
1. What Remains (4:58)
2. Tree of Tales (6:41)
3. Derecho (13:36)
4. Red Tides (5:25)
5. Stream Capture (6:29)
6. Erosion (27:19)
Album Length: 1:04:30

Cydemind is:
Olivier Allard (Violins)
Alexandre Dagenais (Drums)
Camille Delage (Keyboards/Piano)
Nico Damoulianos (Bass)
Kevin Paquet (Guitars)

For More Info:
http://www.cydemind.com
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-9QY

FRANCAIS

CYDEMIND LANCERA SON ALBUM EROSION EN SPECTACLE LE 17 JUIN

Le groupe de métal progressif instrumental CYDEMIND présentera son album ‘«Erosion» en spectacle le 17 juin au Cabaret Lion d’Or à Montréal.

Ce sera le groupe de rock progressif No Ticket qui assurera la première partie.

Les billets sont en vente dès maintenant sur lepointdevente.com

Le groupe vient tout juste de lancer son nouveau single «Tree of Tales», que vous pouvez entendre ici :

https://youtu.be/ANsp7FFMyiw

Pour plus d’infos, visitez

http://www.cydemind.com
EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-9QY

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0 Canadian Beats – Photo Review (Halifax, NS – May 2nd) – Uforia

May 4, 2017
by Asher
· Uforia

http://canadianbeats.ca/2017/05/04/photo-review-uforia-shadow-of-everest-impact-eleven/

0 Thinking Lyrically – Review: ERA 9 – Gravity

May 4, 2017
by Asher
· Era 9

https://thinkinglyrically.wordpress.com/2017/05/04/review-era-9-gravity/

0 Annihilator interview with Apt613 / CHUO 89.1 FM / CanadaSound

May 4, 2017
by Asher
· Annihilator

Annihilator interview with Apt613 / CHUO 89.1 FM / CanadaSound

http://apt613.ca/podcast-annihilators-jeff-waters/

Annihilator ‘Ripping Through Canada 2017’ w/ Mason & Mutank
June 13 – Victoria, BC – Distrikt Nightclub
June 16 – Calgary, AB – Dickens Pub
June 17 – Edmonton, AB – Starlite Room
June 18 – Saskatoon, SK – Saskatoon Event Center
June 19 – Regina, SK – The Exchange
June 20 – Winnipeg, MB – Park Theater
June 23 – Waterloo, ON – Maxwells
June 24 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House
June 26 – Ottawa, ON – The Brass Monkey
June 28 – Quebec City, QC – L’Anti
June 29 – Montreal, QC – Café Campus
June 30 – Cornwall, ON – The House
July 1 – Cornwall, ON – The House

0 The Punk Archive – Gnash Rambler – S/T

May 3, 2017
by Asher
· Gnash Rambler

The album throws up some punchy punk sounds, gets grimy with rock riffs and lays in the hay singing some country. Does this mean you get three albums for the price of one? Well, if so, I think all three should be worth a listen.

http://www.thepunkarchive.com/gnash-rambler-gnash-rambler/